hoekom

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Univerbation of hoe +‎ kom. Cognate to English how come.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦu.kɔm/
  • (file)

Adverb[edit]

hoekom

  1. why, how come
    Hoekom vra jy?
    Why do you ask?